Summer is here and Billabout is stoked because there is nothing we love more than outdoor concerts. No need to waste your time sitting in traffic to get out to a crowded beach–there is quite the line up in New York to make this July your best yet…
Here are our picks of the bunch:
Saturday July 3rd
The Home Video show at Brooklyn Bowl sounds like a danced-up version of Radiohead and should not be missed.
http://www.myspace.com/homevideo
Sunday July 10th
Pow Wow! free show at the South Street Seaport will see the Brooklyn duo pay homage to 80s New Wave. Respect.
http://www.last.fm/event/1920360+Pow+Wow!+at+South+Street+Seaport+on+10+July+2011
Monday July 11th
Washed Out, one of the true darlings of the musical blogosphere, brings his lo-fi synth pop to Bowery Ballroom. This is the perfect soundtrack for middle-of-summer daydreaming.
http://www.boweryballroom.com/event/43365/
Tuesday July 12th
Animal Collective at the Prospect Park Bandshell to enjoy their glitch-y, dance-y glory at one of our favourite outdoor venues – these guys make magic on stage and have a fresh take on electronica.
http://www.last.fm/event/1913557+Animal+Collective+at+Prospect+Park+on+12+July+2011
Wednesday July 20th
EMA hits Mercury Lounge with the former lead singer of The Gowns making sexy, breathy music that we can’t seem to get enough of.
http://www.mercuryloungenyc.com/event/44225
Saturday July 30th
The Craft Spells show at Mercury Lounge sees haunting vocals paired with upbeat synth that reminds us of New Order. We have a feeling this will be one of the last times he plays a venue this small…
http://www.mercuryloungenyc.com/event/44225
7/3 Brooklyn Bowl Home Video
7/3 Music Hall of Williamsburg Panda Bear and Ducktails
7/6 Williamsburg Waterfront Kid Cudi
7/7 The Rock Shop Project Jenny / Project Jan
7/8 South Street Seaport The Wake and Weekend
7/11 Bowery Ballroom Washed Out
7/12 Prospect Park Bandshell Animal Collective
7/20 Mercury Lounge EMA
7/30 Mercury Lounge Craft Spells
** For sold out concerts you can always check www.craigslist.com as there’s always people trying to get rid of tickets at the last minute.
By Colleen Newland